Plastic hose imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic hose by the DR Congo reached $48.3 million in 2024 (19.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $103.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48.3M | 19.1K t |
| 2023 | $65.1M | 22.9K t |
| 2022 | $103.8M | 34.6K t |
| 2021 | $59.5M | 22.6K t |
| 2020 | $46.8M | 19.3K t |
| 2019 | $44.0M | 14.5K t |
| 2018 | $49.7M | 20.8K t |
| 2017 | $23.6M | 9.5K t |
Where the DR Congo imports plastic hose from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.7M | 51% |
| South Africa | $11.0M | 23% |
| Uganda | $3.5M | 7.3% |
| India | $3.1M | 6.3% |
| Zambia | $2.2M | 4.6% |
| Tanzania | $844K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $721K | 1.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $677K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $284K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $177K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3917
| 3917.21 | Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) | 39% |
| 3917.40 | Plastic pipe and hose fittings | 24% |
| 3917.39 | Plastic hose and tubing (other) | 16% |
| 3917.29 | Plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) | 6.5% |
| 3917.23 | Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes | 5.1% |
| 3917.10 | Plastic sausage casings | 3.4% |
| 3917.31 | Flexible high-pressure plastic hose | 2.1% |
| 3917.32 | Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.53 per kg, 59% below the world average of $6.11, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo plastic hose imports (HS 3917): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hose imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported plastic hose worth $48.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hose to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($24.7 million), followed by South Africa (23%) and Uganda (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 469% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.53 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $6.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic hose to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.6 million in 2017 to $48.3 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. The peak was 2022 at $103.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose?
The HS code for plastic hose is heading 3917. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3917.21 (39% of the value) and 3917.40 (23%).
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